Hey Ram (2000)
DirectorKamal Haasan
StarringKamal Haasan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hema Malini, Rani Mukerji
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Best for: Viewers interested in historical dramas with complex moral questions and strong performances.
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Hey Ram story (no spoilers)
Saketh Ram's wife is raped and killed during the Direct Action Day riots in Calcutta. He becomes convinced that Mahatma Gandhi is responsible for all the problems in the country. Saketh sets out to kill Gandhi. The film is a historical drama that explores this personal vendetta against a backdrop of political upheaval.
Should you watch Hey Ram?
Watch it for
- Kamal Haasan directs and stars as Saketh Ram, a man driven to plot Gandhi's assassination.
- The cast includes Shah Rukh Khan as Amjad Ali Khan, Hema Malini as Ambujam, Rani Mukerji as Aparna Ram, and Naseeruddin Shah as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
- Ilaiyaraaja composed the music for this 199-minute historical drama.
- The film is certified A and carries the tagline 'An Experiment With Truth'.
Skip it if
- The 199-minute runtime demands a significant time commitment.
- The A certificate indicates mature content that may not suit all viewers.
- The plot centers on a plan to assassinate Mahatma Gandhi, which some may find disturbing.
Hey Ram cast
Kamal Haasanas Saket Ram
Shah Rukh Khanas Amjad Ali Khan
Hema Malinias Ambujam
Rani Mukerjias Aparna Ram
Vasundhara Dasas Mythili Iyengar
Girish Karnadas Uppilli Iyengar
Naseeruddin Shahas Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Om Purias Goel
Atul Kulkarnias Shriram Abhayankar
Vikram Gokhaleas Maharaja
Saurabh Shuklaas Lalwani
Farida Jalalas Kasturba GandhiHey Ram movie details
| Director | Kamal Haasan |
|---|---|
| Writer | Kamal Haasan |
| Music | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | S. Thirunavukkarasu |
| Producer | Kamal Haasan, Bharat Shah |
| Release date | 18 February 2000 |
| Runtime | 3h 19m (199 minutes) |
| Original language | Tamil |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Hindi, Tamil |
| Original title | ஹே ராம் |
| Certificate (India) | A |
| Budget | $3.9 million (approx.) |
| Worldwide box office | $4.9 million (approx.) |
Parental guide: is Hey Ram family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the A certification and the film's themes of riot violence and assassination. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Hey Ram official trailer
Our verdict
Hey Ram is a bold historical drama led by Kamal Haasan's direction and performance. The film's exploration of Saketh Ram's motive to kill Gandhi is thought-provoking, though the long runtime and intense subject matter require patience. It remains a notable work in Tamil cinema.
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Where can I watch Hey Ram online in India?
Hey Ram is available on Amazon Prime Video (including with Ads), Eros Now Select Apple TV channel, and free on JioHotstar.
When was Hey Ram released?
Hey Ram was released on 18 February 2000.
Who is in the cast of Hey Ram?
The cast includes Kamal Haasan as Saket Ram, Shah Rukh Khan as Amjad Ali Khan, Hema Malini as Ambujam, Rani Mukerji as Aparna Ram, Naseeruddin Shah as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, and others.
Who directed Hey Ram?
Hey Ram was directed by Kamal Haasan.
What is the runtime of Hey Ram?
Hey Ram has a runtime of 199 minutes.
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